Homeschool WEEK 16 Recap: The LETTER P (for Malachi) and the NUMBER 3 (for Deacon).
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th
Malachi: P is for PLATYPUS
> Physical Therapy: Time in standing frame (45 minutes)
> Letter Journal: Practice writing the letter "P" in journal
> Video: "What on Earth is a Platypus?" by SciShow Kids (YouTube)
> Craft: DIY paper bag platypus (Pinterest Inspo HERE) (with AAC language modeling around "core words" on Malachi's communication device)
> Video: "The Platypus | That's One Strange Animal!" by Leo the Wildlife Ranger (YouTube)
> Platypus coloring sheet (with AAC language modeling of colors on Malachi's communication device)
> Dance video: "Platypus Walk" by Disney Channel (YouTube)
> Letter Journal: Practice writing name to finish "desk work"
Deacon: Number 3
> Video: "Learn to Count - Number 3" by Smile and Learn (YouTube)
> Number 3 coloring sheet
> Book: Llama Rocks the Cradle of Chaos by Jonathan Stutzman
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th
Outing: Forest School Tuesday
The boys will both be participating in a Forest School program for two hours every Tuesday morning. They are part of a large group of kids and will spend the time learning about nature and engaging in unstructured play.
Online Group: Drum Circle
The boys have long participated in a weekly online drumming class with Drum to LEARN, a nonprofit organization. The instructor is a child development specialist who combines lessons in music and rhythm with social and emotional learning and literacy.
> Book: Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse by Jonathan Stutzman
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
Outing: Adventuring with South Sound Explorers at Fort Steilacoom Park Playground in Lakewood, WA
This is a homeschool playgroup that meets at different parks and playgrounds in our region. The group meets for three hours every Wednesday morning. The boys will both participate regularly in this group.
Malachi: P is for PINECONE
> Letter Journal: Practice writing the letter "P" in journal
> Video: Penguin and Pinecone: A Friendship Story by Salina Yoon, video read-aloud by Kids Story House (YouTube)
> Video: "What the Heck is a Pinecone?" by Zack D Films (YouTube)
> Hands-on Learning: Exploring branch with pinecones
> Video: "What's Inside a Pinecone?" by SciShow Kids (YouTube)
> Science Activity: Pinecone dissection to identify and describe the different parts of the cone
> Art Activity: Pinecone painting
> Letter Journal: Practice writing name to finish "desk work"
Deacon: Number 3
> Book: The Animal Song by Jonty Howley (Deacon's monthly Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book)
> Book: Learning with Llama Llama Colors by Anna Dewdney
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th
Outing: Baby Story Time!
On Thursdays, Malachi and I take Deacon to a Baby Story Time program at our local library. It is hugely beneficial for Deacon to engage in the singing and dancing and to play with his peer group. Malachi enjoys the stories, too.
Speech Therapy at Greenhouse Therapy in Olympia, WA for MALACHI
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th
Valentine's Day breakfast with mom and dad at a local diner -- Strawberry French toast all-around!
Year-Long Project: Discover Dairy Adopt-A-Cow
The boys have "adopted" a calf this year from a rural dairy farm and will be learning about farm animal care and wellbeing, sustainable farm management practices, and the dairy industry during 2024-25 school year.
> Book: "On The Farm" early reader book (with AAC language modeling around "core words" on Malachi's communication device)
> Discover Dairy coloring sheet
Extras:
> Physical Therapy for MALACHI: Time in standing frame (30 minutes)
> Book: Abby | Sesame Street Friends by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
> Playing with Valentine's Day surprises from mom
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th
Traveled to Portland, Oregon, for MALACHI to participate in a physical therapy intensive program. The program guided him through continuous exercises while working to develop an updated home workout plan.
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